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Book Synopsis: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A white-knuckle tale of polar exploration and heroism in the Gilded Age from the New York Times bestselling author of Blood and Thunder and Ghost Soldiers. • “A splendid book in every way…a marvelous nonfiction thriller.” —The Wall Street JournalOn July 8, 1879, Captain George Washington De Long and his team of thirty-two men set sail from San Francisco on the USS Jeanette. Heading deep into uncharted Arctic waters, they carried the aspirations of a young country burning to be the first nation to reach the North Pole. Two years into the harrowing voyage, the Jeannette's hull was breached by an impassable stretch of pack ice, forcing the crew to abandon ship amid torrents of rushing of water. Hours later, the ship had sunk below the surface, marooning the men a thousand miles north of Siberia, where they faced a terrifying march with minimal supplies across the endless ice pack. Enduring everything from snow blindness and polar bears to ferocious storms and labyrinths of ice, the crew battled madness and starvation as they struggled desperately to survive. With thrilling twists and turns, In The Kingdom of Ice is a spellbinding tale of heroism and determination in the most brutal place on Earth.
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Experience the thrill and adventure of polar exploration with "In the Kingdom of Ice: The Grand and Terrible Polar Voyage of the USS Jeannette." This national bestseller will transport you to the Gilded Age, where Captain George Washington De Long and his brave crew embark on a daring expedition to reach the North Pole. Packed with suspense, this nonfiction thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat as you follow their harrowing journey through uncharted Arctic waters.
Delve into the captivating pages of "In the Kingdom of Ice" and uncover the incredible heroism displayed by these courageous men. As they face treacherous pack ice and navigate through unforgiving storms, you'll be drawn into their struggle for survival against all odds. From the sinking of their ship to their grueling march across the desolate ice pack, every twist and turn is filled with gripping suspense.
Immerse yourself in the haunting beauty and dangerous challenges of the Arctic with this marvelous book. Be awestruck by the descriptions of snow blindness, encounters with polar bears, and the constant battle against hunger and madness. The author, a New York Times bestseller known for his immersive storytelling, brings history to life, painting a vivid picture of the most brutal place on Earth.
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